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Dataset supporting the article "Estimating methane emissions during microplastic degradation in aquatic environments": Phthalic acid ester content in selected microplastic materials
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Scientists measured phthalates, chemicals linked to hormone disruption, in common microplastics and rubber to understand what breaks down when these materials degrade in water. This data supports a broader study estimating methane gas released as microplastics decompose, helping researchers better understand pollution risks in lakes, rivers, and oceans that can ultimately affect our water and food supply.
Dataset supporting the article Kida, M., Pochwat, K., Ziembowicz, S., Strojny, W., & Koszelnik, P. (2026). Estimating methane emissions during microplastic degradation in aquatic environments. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2026.123808 This repository contains aggregated experimental results generated during laboratory analyses of phthalic acid ester (PAE) content in selected microplastic and rubber materials. The repository contains: Aggregated analytical results (Phthalate_content.xlsx) Data dictionary describing all variables and measurement units (Data_dictionary_Phthalate.xlsx) The dataset contains mean analytical results based on three measurements (n = 3). The dataset has been prepared according to the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) principles to facilitate transparency, reproducibility and reuse of the published research. Funding This research was funded in part by the National Science Centre (Poland), grant number 2025/57/B/ST8/02149.
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